Master of Arts in Ministry

Purpose

The Master of Arts in Ministry is designed specifically with the minister and church leader in mind. 

This graduate-level program of study equips students with a wide-ranging knowledge of biblical and theological studies along with exposure to a variety of church-related ministries.  Persons serving in a role as a senior pastor or in support role are provided with practical skills on how to function in a local church or support ministry role. 

Quick Facts

  • Accredited with SACSCOC, TRACS, and ABHE
  • Can be accelerated for completion in 16-24 months 
  • 36 hour graduate degree program
  • 97% of graduates reported that a Luther Rice education improved the quality of their ministry service
  • Transfer in up to 6 credit hours
  • Available 100% online or through a combination of online and on-campus classes
  • Tuition $238 per credit hour for campus-based courses and $362 for online courses

Entrance Requirements  

  • General Requirements: All graduate programs require the satisfactory completion of a bachelor's degree or its equivalent, with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale).

  • Bachelor's Degree Equivalency: Equivalency means the applicant has completed 120 semester hours of recognized college-level work with at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale). Note that no bachelor's degree will be awarded to an applicant entering a graduate program through equivalency.

  • Specific Requirement for Master of Divinity with Languages Track: Applicants must have obtained an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).

All Master of Arts degrees are now a pathway to the PhD in Organizational Leadership and Doctor of Ministry degrees at Luther Rice College & Seminary. 

Program Intro from Dr. Alan Posey

 

Program Course Listings

Download the program course listings (PDF)

Potential Careers

  • Christian Writer
  • Senior Pastor
  • Church Staff
  • Associate Pastor
  • Teacher
  • Theologian
  • Church Planter

Program Coordinator

Dr. Alan Posey

Alan.Posey@LutherRice.edu

770-484-1204 ext. 5619

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Dr. Posey personally anytime, or you can reach the Enrollment Team at Admissions@LutherRice.edu or 770-484-1204 ext. 5758.